Match Warns Apple’s 30% Fee Could Hinder Tinder's Growth in India

Match warns that Apple Inc.s 30% fee in India could significantly hinder Tinders growth, prompting concerns over anti-competitive practices and the need for regulatory intervention.

• Match, owner of the dating app Tinder (app), claims that Apples 30% fee on in-app purchases will stifle its revenues in India, where the dating app market is projected to grow to $1.42 billion by 2030.
• Since 2022, Match has been engaged in a legal battle with Apple Inc. concerning Competition law, asserting that the fee constitutes anti-competitive practices that could negatively impact app developers.
• The Competition Commission of India is reviewing Matchs submission, which argues that hefty fines against Apple Inc. are necessary to protect mobile app businesses like Tinder (app) from excessive charges.